Winter is the time when your skin needs maximum attention. With biting winds, colder temperatures, and drying indoor heat, winter can really suck the life right out of your skin! Here are a few simple tips to keep your skin looking sensational even during these harsh winter months.

Stay Hydrated: Water moisturizes your skin from within so don’t leave your skin thirsty! Unfortunately, we drink less water in the winter, so to make sure you're staying hydrated, carry a bottle of water with you wherever you go. Loading up on omega-3s also boosts hydration, so add some salmon and walnuts to your daily diet.

Avoid Hot Showers: Although the idea of steamy hot shower to warm your cold bones is very tempting, stick to a lukewarm water bath every day. Make sure you use a mild non-drying soap or a moisturising soap to prevent your skin from getting dry and itchy.

Moisturize: Choose a good, oil-based moisturizer to keep the skin moisturized and soft. Pay special attention to the exposed parts (and the most affected areas) like your hands, nails, feet and lips. Keep them well moisturized at all times. Even oily skin needs a moisturizing. Using a light moisturizer will help keep the skin soft.

Use Sunscreen: Just because you're not on the beach frolicking in the sun doesn't mean you're skin isn't being exposed to the sun. Even on cloudy days, use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or more when you step outside. Sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine throughout the year the entire year.

As luck would have it, Whole Foods Market is having a fabulous facial sale THIS weekend! From February 7th through the 9th, ALL facial care products in the store are on sale! Get 25% off cleansers, Eye Creams, Toners, Moisturizers, Scrubs, Masks and Serums. (Cosmetics and lip balms not included.)

Whole Foods has such a great variety of facial skin products for all skin types and ages. A few of my favorites are: